Jennifer is a bright, energetic thought-leader on environmental and emerging energy issues, greenhouse gas legislation, and related environmental issues, with a particular experience in Pennsylvania, the mid-Atlantic, Texas, California, and the European Union. She is a leading member of the Reed Smith’s global environmental, social and governance (ESG) practice with a particular focus on the environmental and governance aspects of ESG. Jennifer also serves as one of the three Sustainability Partners tasked with driving progress toward the firm’s sustainability goals – focused on reducing carbon emissions, increasing recycling and fostering internal engagement. As the U.S. Sustainability Partner – East, Jennifer oversees regional environmental sustainability initiatives across nine Reed Smith's offices in the Eastern time zone and works closely with Reed Smith’s sustainability champions to guide Reed Smith’s global efforts in this area.
Jennifer represents clients in a broad range of environmental and energy issues, including environmental civil enforcement and litigation matters, as well as regulatory and transactional issues for energy and manufacturing companies. She draws upon her experience in business and engineering to incorporate regulatory compliance into sound business strategies. Jennifer is a “people person” who is devoted to her clients, prides herself on her responsiveness to their issues, and will make her clients’ problems her own until they are successfully resolved.
Credentials
Awards & Recognition
- Ranked in Chambers USA for Pennsylvania Environment, 2017-2019, 2022-2024
- Chambers Global – Global Market Leaders - Climate Change – Recognized as Notable Practitioner 2022
In the Press
- 2 June 2017 "Pa. Court Vacates Shared Emissions Permit Over ‘Control’" Law360
- 4 January 2016 "Seneca, NFG Lose Pa. Single-Source Emissions Fight" Law360
- 22 December 2015 “Pittsburgh lawyer pushed reforestation at Paris climate change talks” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- 8 December 2009 "Copenhagen summit is destination for Pittsburgh lawyers" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- 4 February 2008 "New Law Class Focuses on Climate Change" Pitt Chronicle
Notable Quotes
- 16 February 2016 "Clean Power Plan could sway on US Supreme Court appointment" ICIS
- 11 February 2016 "Some States Halt Clean Power Plan Work In Wake of Stay but Others Forge On" Bloomberg BNA Daily Environment Report
- 1 February 2016 "Pa. Methane Rules May Be Tougher Than Federal Standards" Law360
- 14 December 2015 “Attorneys React To The Paris Climate Change Deal” Law360
- 25 November 2015 "Global Climate Deal Would Boost CPP's Survival Chances” Law360
- 6 November 2015 “RGGI Will Hear Input From Stakeholders On EPA’s Clean Power Plan” Bloomberg BNA’s Daily Environment Report
- 24 March 2015 “RGGI Develops Principles for Potential of Other States to Join Regional Initiative” Bloomberg BNA’s Daily Environmental Report
- 3 June 2014 “China Emissions Cap To Push US Toward Strict Climate Regs” Law360
- 20 November 2013 “New Obama Climate Czar Brings Fresh Energy Perspective” Law360
- 12 November 2013 "Typhoon Devastation Shakes Up Global Climate Talks" Law360
- 16 October 2013 "Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenges to Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirements Bloomberg BNA
- 22 February 2011 "GHG Rules' Low Cost Won't Curtail Legal Storm" Law360